Dear Dead Delilah
“You Pay For The Whole Seat - You Only Use The Edge!”
Synopsis
The stern matriarch of a family that lives in a creepy mansion finds that a killer is hiding in the house, searching for a $600,000 fortune rumored to be hidden there and chopping off the heads of anyone who gets in the way.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Dear Dead Delilah (1972) [Vinegar Syndrome Blu-ray Promo Trailer]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-16
Top Cast
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Agnes Moorehead
Delilah Charles
Will Geer
Roy Jurroe
Michael Ansara
Morgan Charles
Dennis Patrick
Doctor Alonzo Charles
Anne Meacham
Grace Charles
Robert Gentry
Richard
Patricia Carmichael
Luddy Dublin
Elizabeth Eis
Ellen
Ruth Baker
Buffy
Ann Gibbs
Young Luddy
John Marriott
Marshall
William Kerwin
Burke (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Farris
- Screenplay & Story
- John Farris
- Original Score
- Bill Justis
- Original Title
- Dear Dead Delilah
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- jack music inc
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Farris
John Farris
Bill Justis
William R. Johnson
Ron Dorfman
Jack Clement, Jack H. Music
Department Leadership Roster
John Farris
Director
John Farris
Writer
Jack Clement
Producer
Bill Justis
Original Music Composer
Ron Dorfman
Editor
Nancy Potts
Costume Design
Alex Stevens
Stunt Coordinator
William R. Johnson
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dear Dead Delilah
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dear Dead Delilah about?
The stern matriarch of a family that lives in a creepy mansion finds that a killer is hiding in the house, searching for a $600,000 fortune rumored to be hidden there and chopping off the heads of anyone who gets in the way.
Who directed Dear Dead Delilah?
Dear Dead Delilah was directed by John Farris.
Who stars in Dear Dead Delilah?
The principal cast of Dear Dead Delilah includes Agnes Moorehead, Will Geer, Michael Ansara, Dennis Patrick, Anne Meacham.
When was Dear Dead Delilah released and how long is it?
Dear Dead Delilah was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Dear Dead Delilah?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dear Dead Delilah was composed by Bill Justis.